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A hot bowl of rustic Sausage and Tortellini Soup is the best thing in the world at the end of a long, chilly day. Ready in about 30 minutes; proof that the most satisfying dinners don’t always have to be complicated.
Meggan’s notes
When it starts to cool down, rustic Italian soups like this one make dinner extra special. Crumbled Italian sausage, delicate cheese-filled tortellini, chicken broth and velvety baby spinach—every spoonful rich and filling.
Table of Contents
Sausage Tortellini Soup ingredients
- Italian sausage: Sweet, mild, spicy, or extra hot, when you need a spicy tortellini soup. Whatever you’re in the mood for.
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Bay leaf
- Baby spinach: Any leafy green works: arugula, baby mesclun mix, or chopped kale.
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cheese tortellini: Dried, frozen, or fresh, it’s completely up to you.
Step-by-step ingredients
- In a Dutch Oven or large stock pot over medium-high heat, cook ground Italian sausage and onion until browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth and the bay leaf, scraping the bottom of the pot to pull up any browned bits. Bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and simmer until pasta is tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Discard bay leaf and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Recipe tips and variations
- Creamy: a splash of heavy cream stirred in at the last minute turns this delicious soup into something that sticks to your ribs.
- Sausage tortellini soup with tomatoes: add a can of diced tomatoes, juice and all, to the soup when you add the chicken broth. You’ll love how the tomatoes’ acidity brightens the soup.
- Go wild with veggies: finely chopped zucchini, carrots, shredded kale—even mushrooms; the more the merrier! Do this when you need a healthy tortellini recipe.
- Herbs: a sprig of rosemary, a small handful of oregano, or torn basil leaves all bring something wonderful to this easy Italian soup.
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Sausage Tortellini Soup
A quick and easy dinner made with frozen cheese tortellini and Italian sausage! Lots of great flavors in this recipe and it’s ready in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (see note 1)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (19-ounce) package cheese tortellini
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a Dutch Oven or large stock pot over medium-high heat, cook ground Italian sausage and onion until browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth and the bay leaf, scraping the bottom of the pot to pull up any browned bits. Bring to a boil.
- Add the tortellini and simmer until pasta is tender, about 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Discard bay leaf and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper (I like ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper).
Notes
- Sausage: If you find links, just slice them open and scrape out the bulk sausage inside.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 12 cups soup, enough for 6 servings, 2 cups each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 cupsCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 14gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1735mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2223IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
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Meggan Hill is a classically-trained chef and professional writer. Her meticulously-tested recipes and detailed tutorials bring confidence and success to home cooks everywhere. Meggan has been featured on NPR, HuffPost, FoxNews, LA Times, and more.
Followed directions exactly. It was easy and quick to make and was delicious! My husband actually called it โphenomenalโ. Definitely a keeper and will be making it again.
I’m so happy it was a hit with you both, Lorie! Take care! – Meggan
Followed recipe exactly except for adding a chopped zucchini. The whole family loved this! I will be making again.
Yum! That sounds like a great addition!
the tortellini and sausage combo was excellent! Even better, took less than 30 min!
Yes, a simple and easy recipe. Also super tasty looking.
OMG this sounds so GOOOOOOOOOD! So many of my favorites in one savory bowl.ย